he concentration, C , of a certain drug in the bloodstream, t hours after injection, is given by the function C = at/1+(t/b)^2 where a and b are constants and a,b > 0. Given that the concentration reaches a maximum of 15 units after 6 hours, find the values of a and b

he concentration, C , of a certain drug in the bloodstream, t hours after injection, is given by the function C = at/1+(t/b)^2 where a and b are constants and a,b > 0. Given that the concentration reaches a maximum of 15 units after 6 hours, find the values of a and b

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